Features quiet and peaceful places to retreat to in the middle of the chaos, from the silence and sanctuary of libraries, museums and churches to the rejuvenating influence of nature found in London's
True stories of love and labour, hard times and good times told by six biscuit girls of Carr's of Carlisle.Ivy, Dulcie, Barbara, Ann, Dorothy and Jean all had different reasons for applying to work at
Suitable for all those who admire the most valuable of all the working dogs, the pastoral breeds: sheepdogs, cattle dogs and flock protection dogs, the indispensable farmer's servants and companion do
A stunning debut novel uses speculative fiction to explore mental illness and our darkest feelings about our family Two weeks after his death, Susan McPherson sees her father on the street in Glasgow.
Drawing on his research in the archives of the Central Mental Hospital (previously Central Criminal Lunatic Asylum), Dundrum, Dublin, Kelly describes mental health care in 19th-century Ireland and the
Omid Djalili's childhood was unconventional, to say the least. He was raised in a beautiful, chaotic, cramped, colorful, and legally dubious guesthouse where his parents fed and watered Iranian nation
Though not so famous as the battles of Tannenberg or the Marne, the fight between the French and German armies at Alsace and Lorraine marks the first battle of World War I On August 7, 1914, a week be
A psychic and future-life progressionist reveals how to materialize the future you want by first healing the past What holds people back from the future of their dreams? This book explains to readers
With contributions from his family, friends, and rivals, and written by one his friends, this book finally brings you the real story of Kelly Moran This is the book that speedway fans all around the w
The first in a series of Victorian mysteries featuring Charles Dickens turned detective November 1849. Charles Dickens, the famous author, turns detective. He and Superintendent Jones of Bow Street mu
The amazing stories behind the rescue and restoration of 100 Scottish castles Is there any other architectural form that is more universally loved than the castle? This book is a beautifully illustrat
It was brash, it was loud—the 1980s put paid to the glumness of the 1970s, and nowhere was that more obvious than in cars, which took a quantum leap in durability, performance, equipment, and style. T
Everybody needs a little love in their lives—is it ever too late? Pru Plum is the celebrated owner of a famous Mayfair bakery. She wears Chanel and her hair is expensively cut. Few would believe that
Follow Denver's history from a mining town to a booming city through photographs of well-known locations as they once stood, and what they look like today This new edition, containing a host of local
Extensively revised from the original version with new sites, new text, and additional photos of local landmarks as they once looked, alongside the same viewpoint photographed today Philadelphia has
Extensively revised, redesigned, and rephotographed, a host of local landmarks as they once looked, alongside the same viewpoint photographed today Austin is known for its impressive streets and per
A hilarious exploration of soccer's greatest moments from the hugely popular Twitter phenomenon USA Soccer Guy—essential reading for fans of Coach Hodgson, Dwayne Rooney, and the rest of the England S
Silver is an exciting and versatile material for jewellery makers, both beginners and the more advanced. This book shows you how. Full of inspiring ideas and finished pieces, it explains over forty pr
In the fourth and final book in the quartet, the boys from Plumfield have grown-up, but young men face as many troubles as children do, and they are all still "Jo's boys"Jo's Boys follows the progress
During the 1980s, Liverpool Football Club dominated English soccer, winning six league titles, two European Cups, two FA Cups, and four League Cups. In Red Machine, Simon Hughes interviews some of the
As hardboiled as they come, the fourth in the Nick Sharman series Nick Sharman is in traction, hospitalized for four months, and desperate for a distraction. Then Fiona arrives—a topless model for the
The campaign combined heroic human endeavor and terrible suffering set in some of the most difficult terrain in the world. The troops had to cope with extremes that ranged from arid deserts to tropica
The true story of how one man acquired and managed an English country estate, and lived to tell the tale—complete with illustrations by Annie Tempest, and perfect for all Downton Abbey viewers Bill Do
Tom Docherty was seventeen in the summer of 1955. With school behind him and a summer job at a brick works, Tom had his whole life before him. Years later, alone in a rented flat in Edinburgh and lost
In a Victorian mansion hotel on a Scottish island, a group of English Literature lecturers and students from Glasgow gather for a residential weekend. The weekend proves to be a major turning point in
The gripping new World War II novel from the author of All My Tomorrows Britain is at war and May Lynch loves the life she’s leading as a newly qualified pilot and poster girl for the Air Transport Au
A rich old man, Rupert Moncrieff, is beaten to death in the silence of his West Country waterside mansion, his head hooded and his throat cut. His extended family are still living beneath his roof, ea
The 24th Bob Skinner mystery breaks new ground as the uncompromising top cop finds his judgment tested and every aspect of his life called into question A woman's naked body is found washed up on Cram
As well as promoting the traditional origins of handmaking craft skills, this book explains the techniques and opportunities that exist for designer silversmith. It emphasizes the importance of acquir
You’re probably thinking Rod Berry, who’s that? Yes, you’re right, it’s a pseudonym; we can’t publish his real name. Rod Berry mainly lives in eastern Germany and has been doing erotic photography for
Three sisters and an unforgettable journey to tame New Zealand's Kaimanawa horsesFor the Love of Horses is a heartfelt story about a life familiar to many young Kiwis who love horses the trials and te
A lavish collection of celebratory cakes, cupcakes, and treats from the internationally known London cake shop, Primrose Bakery Learn how to throw parties Primrose Bakery-style with this collection of
It's 1939, and little Dot May Dun is playing with her brothers in the quiet lanes of their Derbyshire village. The grown-ups' talk of war means very little to Dot, but things are starting to change in
LIMITED EDITION: only 2000 copies available. Deluxe hardback , with exclusive extra content and signed by Tim Minchin. A storm is brewing in the confines of a London dinner party. Small talk quickly d
From the day James rescued a street cat abandoned in the hallway of his sheltered accommodation, they began a friendship which has transformed both their lives and, through the bestselling booksA Stre
The celebratory, revealing, inspiring, and entertaining autobiography of the greatest manager in the history of British soccer—fully updated one year laterSir Alex Ferguson's compelling story is alway
Essential reading for martial arts practitioners and students of Buddhism This book considers the universal question posed by both martial artists and practitioners of eastern religions regarding the
Antonia McManus critically examines the contributions to the Irish education system made by each of the 22 Ministers of Education holding the post between 1919 and 1999. The book begins with a look at
Cato Kwong is back. Back in Boom Town and back on a real case - the unsolved mystery of a missing fifteen-year-old girl. But it's midsummer in the city of millionaires and it's not just the heat that
A detailed, first-hand account of life in the trenches in World War I from an ordinary soldier's perspective It is 1915 and the Great War has been raging for a year, when Edward Rowbotham, a coal mine
